Brian Lilley

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Premier Doug Ford's CNN tirade not least bit helpful - Ontario leader's message on American TV hurts rather than helps the cause he says he is working on.

Premier Doug Ford's CNN tirade not least bit helpful - Ontario leader's message on American TV hurts rather than helps the cause he says he is working on.

The only person who could realistically benefit from Doug Ford’s appearance on CNN on Monday is Doug Ford himself. Ontario’s Premier decided to insert himself once again in the middle of international trade negotiations, an area he has no jurisdiction over, by appearing on American television.

Pierre Poilievre under pressure as Conservative caucus cracks

Pierre Poilievre under pressure as Conservative caucus cracks

MPs defect, unity frays and a leadership review looms for the Conservative Leader

Liberals flipping MP Michael Ma in secret deal a major blow to Poilievre

Liberals flipping MP Michael Ma in secret deal a major blow to Poilievre

The deal to have Conservative MP Michael Ma cross the floor to become a Liberal MP was brokered by Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson.

Melanie Joly eyes Paris ambassador role as Carney plans major cabinet overhaul

Melanie Joly eyes Paris ambassador role as Carney plans major cabinet overhaul

Add Melanie Joly’s name to the list of Trudeau-era cabinet ministers looking to head for the exits under Mark Carney Speculation out of Ottawa is that Melanie Joly could leave cabinet in a matter of weeks if the right appointment comes along.

Steve Outhouse in as next Conservative campaign manager

Steve Outhouse in as next Conservative campaign manager

Jenni Byrne is out as the Conservative campaign manager for the next federal election – Steve Outhouse is in. The Conservative Party has confirmed that Outhouse, fresh off another provincial campaign win in Newfoundland and Labrador, will take the helm for whenever the next federal election campaign takes place.

CRTC's misguided internet ruling needs hard reboot from Carney Liberals

CRTC's misguided internet ruling needs hard reboot from Carney Liberals

If we want investment and jobs in Canada, we need smart decisions, not dumb ones. Too often, though, the federal government or federal regulators favour dumb decisions over smart ones and drive investment and jobs out of the country.